Program: Developmental Services - Transitional Youth Program
Organizations: Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority - Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority - Administrative Office
Description of Services:
  • Provides support to youth with developmental disabilities to create a life plan for the transition to life after graduating from high school
  • Assists with various applications such as housing, passport, special services and Ontario Disability Support Pension (ODSP)
  • Advocates on behalf of the family and individual
    • Offers guidance and support for:
    • Community resources
    • Education and learning opportunities
    • Employment and training opportunities
    • Recreation and leisure
    • Volunteer experiences
    Requirements
    Fees: None
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served: First Nation individuals 16-24 years of age, identified with a developmental disability and living in any of the First Nation communities in the Sioux Lookout district

    Individual must:

    • Agree to program by choice

    • Have an identified developmental disability

    • Be leaving school or have been out no more than 2 years

    • Not be receiving accommodation support by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS)

    • Have little or no daytime activities appropriate for their strength and need

    • Agree to participate in a planning process, along with family and interested persons, to identify outcomes to be achieved and supported
    Application: Completed intake assessment required with Transition Facilitator
    Accessibility: Partially Accessible      Partially Accessible
    Accessibility Notes: Partially Accessible - Parking -- Accessible with one designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- Accessible with ramp but no automatic push button doors; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar
    Languages: English
    Contact Information
    Phone Numbers: 807-737-4797
    Toll-Free: 1-855-885-8824
    Fax: 807-737-4467
    Email: info@slfnha.com
    Website: www.slfnha.com
    Address: c/o c/o Health Programs
    42 King St c/o Developmental Services
    Sioux Lookout
    P8T 1B8
    Street
    Address:     		42 King St
    Sioux Lookout
    Map
    Location:
    • Serves as the site for MMW (Mashkikiiwininiwag Mazinaatesijigan Wichiiwewin) /Transitions Program and Developmental Services
    • Located at King St next to the Sioux Lookout Sexual Assault Centre
    • Closest intersection is at King St a
    Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
    Contacts: Susan Chapman - Developmental Disabilities/Telemedicine Supervisor
    807-737-4797 Ext 204 * schapman@slfnha.com

    This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 4/11/2025